Thread: 2020 Texas Razor Meet

Funny, I thought about asking if anyone had old blades that need to be re-ground that they'd be willing to part with. I'd like to take the time this year to spend time learning how it's done.

Pete <:-}

Assuming that the temper isn't blown, that is probably salvageable.

Restoring an old razor would probably be of interest to a good many of us.

Hey Dave, are there any salvageable blades in that pile I left at your house?

Originally Posted by JP5

Yeah, that was why I thought the Texas Meet might be a good place to do it since all the tools will be there.
The grinder/dremel marks are way too deep to sand out.

If the blade is there I will happily regrind it. Should take only a couple of minutes.

Originally Posted by petercp4e

Funny, I thought about asking if anyone had old blades that need to be re-ground that they'd be willing to part with. I'd like to take the time this year to spend time learning how it's done.

Pete <:-}

Regrinding blades like that is not difficult. I'll show you how.

Originally Posted by randydance062449

Restoring an old razor would probably be of interest to a good many of us.

Hey Dave, are there any salvageable blades in that pile I left at your house?

One of two

I will bring some blades to practice restoration. These are not good blades so don't worry about ruining them.
Main points are:
Unpinning
Drilling out pins
Sanding - hours and hours of fun
Use of corks
Sanding sticks and diamond sticks
Metal polish
Making scale blanks
Cutting scales
Making wedges and spacers. Which one to use, compound wedges
Thrust washers and bearings
Pinning

You should bring:
Scale material. I suggest wood
1/16 brass rod and 1/16 ID Brass tubing
Brass washers
Sandpaper
Rags
Pinning hammer. Small is good
Anvil
Loupe and/or magnifying glass
Patience. Lots of patience

PM me if you have questions

And Dave has done a fair number of regrinds, plus he has an amazing grinder. It should be good learning for those wanting to learn to restore as well as those wanting to build new. This meet is always packed full of knowledge.

Dave'd grinder is awesome. I've have gone with a couple Bader 3's myself if shipping 100 lbs of steel wasn't rather expensive.

I have a couple of Daves restorations and they are excellent. He is a stickler for detail and doing things correctly. (Drives me nuts! )